US Bridges

FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 8.8 MI SW of US 281 · Structure no. 161490120501003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 889
CrossesBranch of Hackberry Crk
Location8.8 MI SW of US 281
RouteState Highway 889
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.26885, -98.23918
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2020)
Projected traffic580 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 889 over Branch of Hackberry Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.